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BK51 VUH

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,555 mi
Last recorded142,555 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 123,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,116 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 85,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,869 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 71,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,885 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 64,885 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BK51 VUH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 VUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 VUH registered?

BK51 VUH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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